For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,290 students in 45662, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45662, OH are Clay Middle School, Sciotoville Community School and Glenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45662 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45662, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45662, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Gr: 7-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45662, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45662, OH include Clay Middle School, Sciotoville Community School and Glenwood High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45662?
4 public middle schools are located in 45662.
What is the racial composition of students in 45662?
45662 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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